Question: This week's discussion isn't going to be as difficult for procrastinators. Pick a state, one that hasn't already been discussed by a classmate, and research

This week's discussion isn't going to be as difficult for procrastinators. Pick a state, one that hasn't already been discussed by a classmate, and research how that state regulates attorneys and paralegals. In your post:

  1. Name the state. (STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  2. Are attorneys required to be licensed?
  3. Who issues the license in that state?
  4. What are the requirements an attorney must meet to be licensed?
  5. Can someone who isn't a licensed attorney practice law?
  6. Are paralegals required, or even permitted to be licensed?
  7. Does that state require, or permit paralegals to be certified by the state, and if so what's the difference between the license and the certificate?
  8. Who issues the licenses for paralegals in that state?
  9. What are the limits of what a licensed paralegal can do for or on behalf of a client in that state?

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